Willow Mill (c. 1496-98) by Albrecht Durer

Willow Mill - Albrecht Durer - c. 1496-98

Artwork Information

TitleWillow Mill
ArtistAlbrecht Durer
Datec. 1496-98
MediumWatercolor And Gouache On Paper
Dimensions25 x 37 cm

About Willow Mill

Albrecht Durer’s Willow Mill is a landscape painting created between 1496-98. The view is from the north bank of the River Pegnitz, showcasing the outskirts of Nuremberg in Germany. The piece is a watercolor and gouache composition on paper, which dates back to the German Renaissance era.

The focal point in Durer’s landscapes was often ambiance and mood rather than portraying an exact representation of the landscape. This approach can be witnessed in the Willow Mill painting, where he creates a serene and tranquil scene with his masterful brushwork.

Durer was a well-known figure not only for his artwork but also for being a mathematician, printmaker, engraver, and theorist from Nuremberg during this time period. His prints enhanced his recognition across Europe as one of the greatest artists of his time. Alongside Willow Mill, some of his other famous artworks include Knight, Death and the Devil, Saint Jerome in his study, Melencolia I as well as Apocalypse woodcuts.

Today Willow Mill still stands out as one of Durer’s remarkable paintings that connect observers today to him about 500 years ago when he created it by managing to collapse both worlds visually into one entity through its timelessness and artistry.

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